Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Page 28 of the programme for Government states that the Government will continue to prioritise reform of the insurance sector with particular emphasis on motor, public liability and employer's liability. I spoke to the Department of the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, a few weeks ago and mentioned a trampoline park in Dundalk. In fairness the Minister of State has given us a bit of help for outdoor activities and leisure but for some unknown reason we just cannot seem to do the same for indoor activities. The trampoline park has contacted insurance companies in the South but there was no interest whatsoever. When she contacted the UK, it said that Ireland is in a very dodgy situation. Imagine calling us a dodgy situation. They said it would be at least two years before they get involved in Ireland because of the high payout of insurance at the moment. Can the Minister of State give me an update? This trampoline park is closing on 12 December. Can the Minister of State help us to get some kind of insurance policy? This trampoline park is doing a lot of good for people with disabilities and those on social welfare.

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